Capitalism's Dichotomy: Common Sense vs. Reality

Capitalism is often perceived as closely aligning with human nature, fostering the belief that it satisfies our innate desires for accumulation and more. This ideology suggests that capitalism is the most effective economic system because it meets our basic human impulses for greed and excess. However, the argument is made that while capitalism does resonate with common sense, it simultaneously undermines those very instincts by promoting a perpetual sense of lack, leading individuals to chase after an unattainable ideal of fulfillment. This explains why the more we pursue consumption, the further away we seem to drift from actual satisfaction.